Couldn't resist today...

[bigjake]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-7154-20698-jan._24_2015.jpg (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-7154-20698-jan._24_2015.jpg)

Temps were in the 20's, the roads were dry, the sun shining brightly. Amazing how strong these old 409's run in the cold weather!

[bigjake]

Drove it 25 miles, felt strong, all I had to do is open the other AFB and broke the tires loose!

[Charley Lillard]

Now that is a pretty Impala.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuzineddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-7154-20698-jan._24_2015.jpg (http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2015/01/full-7154-20698-jan._24_2015.jpg)

Temps were in the 20's, the roads were dry, the sun shining brightly. Amazing how strong these old 409's run in the cold weather!</div></div>

You're having entirely too much fun -- awesome looking 409 ...

[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuzineddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Drove it 25 miles, felt strong, all I had to do is open the other AFB and broke the tires loose! </div></div>

Same thing happened to me when I took her out for the last ride before hibernation. Had to get rid of the old gas in the front carb.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[GTO_DON]

[qu ote=Charley Lillard]Now that is a pretty Impala. [/quote]
X2

[Damien]

Great shot <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[olredalert]

----Only the best for the Jakester!!!.....Bill S

[Verne_Frantz]

You know Jake, Nassau Blue just might be the prettiest color Chevy had in '62. I can remember when you hardly ever saw one, then within the last 10 years or so, they seemed to pop up here and there. (AND they're almost ALL 409 cars!)
I hope to have mine out by the end of this year.

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[bigjake]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Only the best for the Jakester!!!.....Bill S </div></div>
Bill, Do you remember the hot day in August of '79 when we went to Cousin Eddy's place to pick up this car?


http://dykstramotorsports.weebly.com/

[bigjake]

[quote=Verne_Frantz]You know Jake, Nassau Blue just might be the prettiest color Chevy had in '62. I can remember when you hardly ever saw one, then within the last 10 years or so, they seemed to pop up here and there. (AND they're almost ALL 409 cars!)
I hope to have mine out by the end of this year.

Verne : Cousin Eddy picked out this color when he ordered the car from Brigance Chevrolet. It was in November of '61. I was there with him and his father, and every time the salesman asked my uncle what option he wanted, he would point to Cousin Eddy and say, &quot;whatever the kid wants&quot;! The car was built in Janesville, the third week of January, and delivered to him in February. The first time we saw it, I almost fell to the ground--it was that beautiful! Cousin Eddy never waivered--the first time he saw that color he said, &quot;My 409 will be that color, I'll call it the Blue Devil&quot;!

[Xplantdad]

Beautiful!

[Tenney]

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[Verne_Frantz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cuzineddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Verne : Cousin Eddy picked out this color when he ordered the car from Brigance Chevrolet. It was in November of '61. I was there with him and his father, and every time the salesman asked my uncle what option he wanted, he would point to Cousin Eddy and say, &quot;whatever the kid wants&quot;! The car was built in Janesville, the third week of January, and delivered to him in February. The first time we saw it, I almost fell to the ground--it was that beautiful! Cousin Eddy never waivered--the first time he saw that color he said, &quot;My 409 will be that color, I'll call it the Blue Devil&quot;! </div></div>

Eddie was luckier than the original owner of mine. His father bought the car for him when he was still 16 but wouldn't let him get the 2x4 engine, &quot;just&quot; the 380hp. But before the end of '62 he converted it to 2x4s and it stayed that way all its life.

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[bigjake]

Verne-Check out the stories of Cousin Eddy's escapades on our web site...http://dykstramotorsports.weebly.com/

[olredalert]

----If only all you guys could have been there with us the day this piece of history was picked up from Cousin Eddies house. You would collectively say &quot;no way these two cars can be the same car (other than the color). The 1st transformation that took place mainly in Jakes garage was remarkable. Other people have had their hands on the 409 in between Jakes ownership but everybody loved on the old war horse, and only made it better. Now, back in Jakes hands its gotten better yet! Its a tribute not only to Jake but all who have owned it. Of all the serendipitous stories I have ever heard on this sight, this is the best, IMHO.......Bill S

[mockingbird812]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <span style="font-size: 26pt"><span style="font-style: italic">SUPERB!!!!!!!!</span> </span> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[markjohnson]

I love the history of this car. Local, hard-running 409's like this are the reason for creating the 409 legend that everybody still remembers!

[dykstra]

Looking good Dad!!!

[bigjake]

Bill- Thanks for all the accolades. It's amazing to me that this old street/strip racer even survived at all. The fact that there were seven owners (including me -twice) that have owned this car, and no one crashed it in all those years, is incredible. It has never been burned, wrecked, customized, made into a low rider, stayed most of it's life in Illinois (except when it went to California for 5 years) and still survived, is amazing. It was drag raced, a daily driver, made into a serious drag racer, stored away and forgotten for 10 years, brought back to life twice, and used up 5 -409 engines! While researching the car, I talked to every owner, and asked them what was the attraction to this car. Each one said that there was something magical, mysterious about this car that made them want to make it better, and each one admitted that they ran the car as hard as they wanted, and it never failed to satisfy. Our sons, and grandson helped us make it what it is today. Every car show we attend, it draws out people and comments like no car I have ever owned. People take pictures of it, and every one wants to hear the &quot;Cuzineddy&quot; stories. This year our grandson will learn to drive a stick shift car, and I'm proud to say this will be the car he will learn on!! What a history--and this saga will continue long after I'm gone.

[RPOLS3]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dykstra</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking good Dad!!! </div></div>

Yes it is!!!

[Verne_Frantz]

Jake, I read through most of your commentary about the car's history. ON the question of the trans mount, if it's not the std 3-spd you need to check the RPO sections in the back of the AIM. The 4spd used the lower holes in the frame brackets.

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[napa68]

Great idea Jake. I think it is a good time for a little beat. The Impala looks great!

Tim

[bigjake]

Verne--Thanks--I discovered that when I put a billet center bearing in the car. I looked at a lot of 4 speed cars at the Barrett-Jackson auction in 2011. The trans mount was in the bottom holes in every one! I looked at the trans mount in our car, and could see no witness marks from bolts in the top holes, so I put it in the bottom holes.

[Bill Pritchard]

Beautiful Impala <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif I remember those sunshine &amp; dry roads winter days back in IL.....you definitely have to take advantage of them as they are pretty rare!